[aisle] Database Lesson Ideas

[Wagoner, Benjamin]

I've done a few different things that have seemed to work:

   1. I talked about filter bubbles and how Google filters and tracks what
   they see and do.  We have databases so that we can eliminate the filter
   bubbles and get good information without needing to examine the sources for
   everything.  The kids freak out when they see what Google knows and they
   are wanting to use the databases so they aren't tracked as much.
   2. I will also demonstrate (5-10 min) how three databases work for
   whatever they are doing.   I create a Google Slides presentation that has
   specific things I want them to learn for each database (finding citations,
   advanced search, other docs, videos, etc.).  I divide the class into small
   groups (2-3), and each group has a database and they put screenshots into
   the Google Slides showing their completion of that search item.  I let the
   groups choose what they want to search, and say they are not allowed to
   search for their research, but something fun.  The teacher keeps that on
   their Google Classroom or LMS at the top for them to reference as they are
   using the databases.

I hope this helps!

Ben

On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 10:26 AM Kari S via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> I am in need to of some engaging ideas for Database & Citation lessons.
> Right now I just don't think what I'm doing is very engaging. I struggle
> because I'm just not sure how to show students how the databases work,
> where to click, how to find citations, etc. without the basic lecture style
> but I know it's dry and boring. I'd love to find a way to teach the
> content without being incredibly boring 😂
>
> Any suggestions? Thanks!
>
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